US has greeted the people of India on the occasion of the country's 73rd Republic Day. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news breifing on Tuesday that the partnership between India and the United States is rooted in their shared responsibility to uphold democratic values. "We join India, the world's largest democracy, in honouring Republic Day, the day that marks the adoption of India's Constitution,"she said. "As President (Joe) Biden said when India's Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi visited the White House last September, the relationship between India and the United States is destined to be stronger, closer and tighter, and it can benefit the whole world," she said. In a tweet, the US State Department's South and Central Asia Bureau said: "Happy 73rd Republic Day India.
Happy 73rd Republic Day India! As millions of Indians celebrate their vibrant Constitution today, we are reminded of our nations' shared democratic values and the strength of the U.S.-India strategic partnership.
— State_SCA (@State_SCA) January 25, 2022
Indian Americans across the country have made special preparations for celebrating India's Republic Day. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Indian embassy is scheduled to celebrate the occasion virtually with Indian Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu unfurling the national flag in the presence of a small group of people.
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